SHINee & Taemin: 2018 Olympics Coverage
Opening Ceremony
You might have seen some familiar faces at the 2018 Opening Ceremony – the dance crew Just Jerk. They were back up dancers for Taemin during Press Your Number & Danger eras ^^
There is a South Korean dance crew called "Just Jerk" headlining the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic opening ceremony. They did Infinite's Scorpion dance and their perf become hot topic on Pann ❤ pic.twitter.com/jOoWRDHncq
— Eudia (@high10sion) February 10, 2018
remember when just jerk were backup dancers for taem during his promos, now theyre out there getting that olympic swag pic.twitter.com/2NcvZYb4U4
— 설렘 (@sullaem) February 11, 2018
Ice Hockey’s ‘View’
SHINee’s ‘View’ was played during the ice hockey match between Japan & Sweden on Feb 10th~
ただいま#平昌オリンピック の#アイスホッケー 日本対スウェーデン戦を観戦中です！1対1です！
区切り？の度に洋楽やk-popが流れますが #SHINee #View が🎶
嬉しいなぁ〜〜😆#頑張れ日本 pic.twitter.com/QR2yXPEHvZ— ako♡종현은 자랑이죠 (@ayanonewkey) February 10, 2018
Chloe Kim’s Love of K-Pop
USA’s Snowboard Olympic Champion Chloe Kim listed SHINee as one of the k-pop groups she listens the most to. You go girl! ^^
[OLYMPICS] – 180215
Snowboard Olympic Champion, Chloe Kim from USA, talked about Kpop and the groups she listens the most to. She mentioned SHINee! 💎
cr: naver via K_commeungarconhttps://t.co/C0tauadBnh pic.twitter.com/MqC54NHR3Y
— Our Captain Freak 🗝 (@ourcaptainfreak) February 15, 2018
Taemin’s Today Show Interview
Taemin was interviewed by NBC’s Keir Simmons (with translator Stacy Nam), describing Taemin as “Korea’s Michael Jackson”. Aired on NBC’s The Today Show Feb. 21st (original broadcast 1, 2), this segment was pre-recorded in 2017 during MOVE era promos – behind the scenes at MCountdown~
“So happy that the piece I shot with TAEMIN for NBC’s the Today Show is finally airing today! The segment, airing during the Olympics as part of a series introducing Korea to the world, focuses on an aspect of Korean culture that is gaining much momentum worldwide, KPOP. I knew when I first heard the concept behind the piece that I wanted none other than TAEMIN to be featured as an artist representative of the industry. He is undeniably talented, passionate about his artistry and is probably the most adorable angel puppy fluff I have had the pleasure of working with. He has also shown, in recent weeks, tremendous strength and courage through heart-breaking sorrow. I cannot think of someone more deserving of all the love, attention, and praise that comes his way. For those outside the United States, the piece will most likely be posted to the Today Show’s social media after it airs so please keep an eye out on their accounts and leave many sweet and encouraging messages for him! ❤” – Stacy Nam
